A teenager in Powys council’s care took his own life while he was uncertain about his future care.
The council has now apologised for failing to provide "appropriate support" to the 17-year-old who had been worried about his future once he turned 18.
The Mid and West Wales Regional Safeguarding Children’s Board, CYSUR, has now issued an extended report, making several recommendations, following the tragedy.
Powys council’s children’s services was heavily criticised by inspectors in October for failings in its care to young people and poor management and organisation.
Among the failings highlighted in the report was a failure to properly take into account the young man’s own views on his future care.
He had been anxious over leaving foster care once he reached 18 and though he was aware of a change in the law in Wales, allowing young people to remain with foster carers after they turn 18, he was anxious over what would happen to him.
Powys council said in a statement: "The local authority apologises unreservedly for the way in which it failed to provide appropriate support for this young man.
"It accepts in full the findings and recommendations in the report, which is being used to improve the quality of the services available to children and young people who are or have been Looked After."
The full story can be found in this week’s Brecon & Radnor Express.